II Timothy 2:22-26
Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels
And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.
Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.

Christians should demonstrate kindness to everyone.

Some statistics show that 80% of drivers are angry some or all of the time they are behind the wheel. Most of these drivers find themselves angry at the slower speeds they are forced to drive while in heavy traffic. Adding to this problem is the ever-increasingly busy schedules in the lives of many people. It is not surprisingg that we have seen an increase in violence and rude behavior from drivers.

Today's reading shows us a very different way to live, the way of life God desires for all of His followers. God's servants must avoid "foolish and stupid arguments" (verse 23, NIV) and must not be quarrelsome. Rather we must demonstrate kindness and gentleness, especially to those who are not believers. As a result, some of the non-believers we encounter may find the answers they need in Christ.

Practicing kindness to everyone takes work. We must set aside our own interests so that we may focus on the needs of others. When we encounter difficult people (or difficult drivers) we must remember to react as a Christian and not with spiritual "road rage". Take time today to practice kindness to everyone.

Lord, I ask You to remove all of the unrighteous anger from my life..